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Top Five Reasons to Visit Belize
Source: TripAdvisor
Located on the eastern coast of Central America, Belize is gaining popularity thanks to the diverse activities the nation offers tourists lucky enough to vacation in this tiny country.
If Belize isn’t on your bucket list it should be and here are five reasons you should book a trip now!
Adventure! Adventure!
With one foot in the Caribbean Sea and one foot in the lush tropical rainforest, Belize offers a different array of activities to suit those looking for adventure. For sun-worshippers seeking unspoiled beaches head to the southern part of the country where you will find turquoise waters along with dozens of little islands and atolls sprinkled along the coast. For travelers looking to enjoy some of Belize’s gorgeous wildlife, you can spend a couple of nights in a remote jungle outpost, canoe down the Macal, Sitee, and Belize Rivers, or take a relaxing tour of Belize’s spacious interior.
Belize’s coral reef is second only in size to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and offers more than 100 different types of coral. SCUBA divers and snorkelers get to experience a variety of sea life, including sea turtles and whale sharks.
Hiking, snorkeling, river rafting, bird watching, scuba diving, kayaking and a myriad of other adventure opportunities are all available for tourists wanting more from a vacation than just laying beside the hotel pool.
Mayan Ruins
Belize is full of Mayan ruins since the country is renowned as being the cradle of the ancient Maya Civilization. Belize has more Maya ruins per square mile than any other country with many literally right off the highway!
The Great Blue Hole
Located a couple of miles off the coast of Belize is the Great Blue Hole – literally a massive hole in the ocean. It’s so big it can be seen from space and is one of the biggest worldwide attractions for SCUBA divers. If SCUBA isn’t your thing, you can still experience the Great Blue Hole and snorkel around its perimeter.
Delicious Food
What’s a vacation without indulging in some delicious local cuisine? Belize offers tourists the chance to taste some seriously great local seafood such as sea bass, lobster, shrimp, conch and swordfish. The interior of the country is renowned for its fresh fruit and veggies and the country is a major exporter of oranges and grapefruit.
Ease of Travel
Since Belize is a small country, exploring everything the English-speaking nation has to offer is a breeze. Although the whole country can be traversed in a day, most tourists hire a car and take a week or so to explore Belize.
The Weather
Thanks to its tropical climate, Belize offers gorgeous weather year-round with the average annual temperature coming in at a balmy 84F. Although Belize can get hot during the summertime, the Caribbean beaches offer tourists a chance to cool down in the crystal clear waters.
